Paramotor Accident in Ignalin Under Investigation by PKBWL

Casualties unknown • Ignalin, PL

The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) has decided to refrain from a formal investigation into a paramotor accident that occurred in Ignalin.

What happened

On August 23, 2020, an accident involving a paramotor took place in the vicinity of Ignalin, Poland. The incident involved a powered paraglider during flight operations.

The investigation

Following a review of the documentation provided by a member of the PKBWL, the Commission evaluated whether a full-scale investigation was warranted. The Commission ultimately decided to abstain from conducting a formal investigation into the occurrence.

Findings

The decision to forego a formal investigation was based on the finding that the person operating the aircraft was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Due to the nature of this finding, the Commission elected to notify the Police and the Civil Aviation Authority (ULC) and transfer all gathered materials regarding the incident to those authorities.

Probable cause

The operator of the paramotor was operating the aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-08-23 b.d. (ND) accident near Ignalin, PL?

The Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) has decided to refrain from a formal investigation into a paramotor accident that occurred in Ignalin.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-08-23 involved a b.d. (ND), operated by Pilot ze świadectwem kwalifika, at Ignalin, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The operator of the paramotor was operating the aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2020-2550/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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